Santa Cruz Mountains Recipe
Make Santa Cruz Mountains Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base
Filling
Topping
Method
Base Preparation
- 1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 2
- 3
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
Filling Preparation
- 4
Prepare Berries
In a medium bowl, combine the fresh blueberries and raspberries. Add the lemon zest and honey, and gently toss to coat the berries evenly.
Assembly and Cooking
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- 6
Layer the Mixture
Pour half of the batter into the prepared cake pan. Then, spread the berry filling evenly over the batter. Top with the remaining batter, smoothing it out.
- 7
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 8
Cool and Serve
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving.
